Cyphostemma juttae , commonly known as Wild Grape , is a slow - growingsucculentwith a vast swollen bole . Due to its distribution , Wild Grape has develop and adapted well to outlive . snowy , drooping , papery bark pieces on the yellow - green stems are typical of this species . In summertime , they help to reflect away the sunshine to keep the plant nerveless . The stocky fleshy stem and folio dissemble as pee man-made lake during drouth . A fully - raise flora can measure up to 6.67 ft ( 2 yard ) . The leaves are orotund , ovate , fleshy , toothed , shiny , and fall off during winter .
flush are inconspicuous , but the big grapeshot - like bunch of bright vino - colourise Chuck Berry that come out near the end of summertime make this succulent a true showpiece for container and garden alike .
Wild Grape is a very look for - after plant for the garden , as are other caudiciform plants such asBaobabs , Adeniums , andTylecodons . It make a brilliant container or open garden subject in and around the garden , specially around swim puddle and courtyards . Because this metal money produce mainly in the summer , it must be kept dry during the colder winter month . It is an ideal accent plant for a rock garden or planted in a gravid container on a sun - protect patio .
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Wild Grape grows best in loamy or sandy soil where drainage is optimal . Plenty of river sand and general compost will greatly improve drainage in heavy clay soils . Adding some off-white meal to the soil can dramatically improve dirt quality . Although smelly , the result on soils is quite remarkable . As a rule of thumb , use only constituent products , such as those based on seaweed extract , particularly if the plant will be feast regularly . constituent production will not burn or damage plants .
As with all succulents , be careful not to overwater . This plant can make it with very little water system , but too often , plant die due to excessive wet . If you live in a very sozzled area , keeping your plant in great containers is preferable to easy moving to a sheltered place . This also helps where knockout icing occur , asCyphostemmas are not completely repellent to frost .
The seed of Wild Grape can be sow in in wintertime . Although they take a considerable time to germinate , success is almost undertake . Propagation can also be undertaken by cuttings . Cuttings or truncheons can be rootle in coarse river sand . Again it is important to water carefully , peculiarly after the cutting have take root .
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